Thursday, May 30, 2013

Monday, my husband and I took Mumsie to visit Daddy's place on Memorial Day. Unexpectedly, the sun came out and I was able to capture the sun's rays as they burst over the top of the wall where Dad is.

Then of all things, the sunshine touched the cut glass cross necklace Dad gave to Mom--sending sparkles next to his name. Daddy--forever in our hearts. And did you notice? The sparkle is in the shape of a heart.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

You can see several lovely hearts in the middle of this beautiful golden-hearted rose. I clicked this beauty on one of my morning walks last Spring. The sunshine made it glow.I have a chance to win a small original painting of my own dear
Polydactyl Cat by one of my all-time favorite artists. If you'd like to
vote for Toez, visit Sandrine's Gallery. Happy Guest Heart Thursday everyone!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Fills My Eyes

When I see something unexpected, unusual, or beautiful, my focus suddenly sharpens and intensifies. The sensation tickles! That's when I say something "fills my eyes." It is the greatest compliment I can give.

"Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter." -- Ansel Adams

Sunset

The Columbia Gorge

"Sometimes it is not the camera as much as the "thing" you chose to photograph." -- Abraham Lincoln

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -- E. M. Forster

Welcome to my World

I have always loved taking pictures. I took my first and only photography class at West Linn High. The photo lab was located in the bowels of the school near the gym's locker rooms. There we learned to manage typical dark room techniques and procedures for developing film.

Things have radically changed since those days. Today's technology no longer requires pungent trays of chemicals and a dark room.

With the invention of the digital camera, I was set free to capture the amazing, unusual and the unexpected. My camera is always by my side. I never know when, or where I will be able to capture some delicate beauty, or unexpected oddity.

Welcome to my world!

Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise.

--Lewis Thomas, The Lives Of A Cell

"Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass."~ Anton Chekhov

About Me

I love to photograph the forest, my garden, birds of all kinds, the river, my town, our historical home, the ocean and so much more. The stories one can find are endless.

The seasons of nature are fascinating to me. Every year, time and the seasons seem to vibrate with increasing intensity

~Beth.

A Fairytale Mind

This is a link to my favorite book reviewer. Rena Lanyon gives a well-written review from a youthful perspective.

Art from Trash

by Clytie, Queen of Hearts

Sharp Shinned Hawk

The Incredible Photography of Abraham Lincoln

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.-- Mark Twain

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